Switzerland Singles Vacation
40's - 50's and 60's Singles Vacations

Glasgow - Edinburgh - Inverness - Isle of Skye

Snowcapped mountains, gorgeous blue lakes, amazing views of rolling hills, picturesque landscapes, lush meadows, beautiful villages and historic cities  will leave you spell-bound on this singles vacation to Switzerland

Switzerland Scenic Adventure Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary


Vacation Day 1: Arrive Zurich, Switzerland

Arrive in Zurich and take the shuttle bus to the group's hotel. Meet our tour leader and other single travelers in the lobby at 7:00pm for a meet and greet and optional dinner. You can plan to arrive early and spend the day exploring Zurich.

Vacation Day 2: Zurich - Lugano

Enjoy our scenic drive as we depart Zurich via the Albis Pass and William Tell Country to follow the upper River Reuss with its narrowing mountains and breathtaking scenery. F rom the holiday resort of Andermatt, we will climb the St. Gotthard Pass, at an altitude of 6,917 feet above sea level it is the most famous of all Alpine passes.  Named after a chapel constructed in honor of Saint Gotthard, bishop of Hildesheim, the pass links the German speaking part of the country with the Italian one. The road climbing to the pass is made up of a series of sharp bends, ending with a flat depression.

Stops will be made in Bellinzona – Capital of the Ticino and, of course, for a visit at the Chocolate Factory Alprose in Caslano.

Tonight we dine together at our Welcome dinner in a local Restaurant.

Vacation Day 3: Lugano
On our guided morning walking tour of Lugano discover some of the not-so-easy-to-get-to places in the surrounding area, as well as the center of the town including the Monument of Independence, the Park, the Piazza Riforma, the Santa Maria degli Angioli, the church of pure Franciscan character with its imposing frescoes.

Free time in the afternoon to explore Lugano, often called the "little Rio de Janeiro“ of the Old Continent. Its subtropical vegetation and pleasant climate all year round make Lugano one of the most popular Swiss holiday resorts. Lugano offers all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city in a charming and relaxing atmosphere. A stroll through the characteristic traffic-free Old town with its many arcades and cobble-stoned streets, (the Via Nassa, shopping mall of Lugano) the many piazza will drive you even further into this romantic-latin world.

Vacation Day 4:  Lugano - Zermatt via the Glacier Express

After breakfast we travel to Andermatt where we board the famous Swiss mountain train the "Glacier Express“ to Zermatt. We travel from the St. Gotthard to the Matterhorn, a journey lasting over 3 hours over numerous bridges and through many tunnels. A panorama trip through the alpine heartland of Switzerland on a comforbable train through untouched nature, fragrant and unspoilt mountain forests, tranquil alpine pastures, foaming mountain torrents and through mountain valleys steeped in century-old tradition and culture.

Zermatt, the car-free world-class resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, is situated at 5300 ft. above sea-level. Well-known for the famous Matterhorn, its magnificent mountain, glacier scenery and its unique climate. A touch of chic mixed with the idyllic atmosphere of a mountain village give Zermatt that special feeling.

Vacation Day 5: Zermatt - Gornergrat

Today we take an excursion to Gornergrat by cogwheel train. The magnificent scenery on and around the Gornerberg is a veritable Mecca for hikers - and there’s something for everyone. Enjoy an easy, flat walk from Riffelalp to Grünsee, for instance - or to the Gornerglacier. The “Grat Trail” from Gornergrat to Hohtälli or the glacier hike from Rothenboden to Monte Rosa demand a little more effort. And there are many paths from Gornergrat back to Zermatt.

Vacation Day 6: Zermatt
Day at leisure in Zermatt

Vacation Day 7: Zermatt - Berne - Lucerne
We depart Zermatt by shuttle train to Tasch where we meet our private transportion.  Enjoy the scenery as our tour continues to Berne, capital of Switzerland that dates back to the 12th century. With ancient fountains and towers, sandstone steps and the famous 4 miles of arcaded streets with tempting shops makes this city a paradise for shoppers and browsers. The main sights on our city tour are the Houses of Parliament, the Federal Mint, the Cathedral in baroque style, the Clock Tower, the Town Hall and last but not least, the Bear Park.
Time at leisure for lunch and shopping in Berne before our drive continues to Lucerne.

Vacation Day 8: Lucerne - Mount Stanserhorn
During our morning walking tour we will see the most important sights of Lucerne such as: the 14th century Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, part of the city's fortifications and Europe’s oldest covered wooden bridge. We will also see the Baroque Jesuit Church and nearby 14th century Franciscan Church. Walk by Old City Squares with historical buildings and the Town Hall with open arcades facing the River Reuss.

Then we take the train from Lucerne to Stans and board an old-time funicular, built in 1893 and decorated with red curtains, for an exciting ride to "Kälti" – the middle station. Here, we change to the world’s first topless aerial cable car “Cabrio” which will sweep us up to Mount Stanserhorn. The 1,898 meter high Stanserhorn offers a view of ten lakes, 100 kilometers of the Alpine mountain range and three countries. Even the arrival by nostalgic cable car has its charms. The best spots to view the panorama are in the revolving restaurant or on the viewing platform.

Vacation Day 9: Lucerne to Zurich
We depart by private coach to Zurich.
Farewell Dinner at local restaurant tonight.

Vacation Day 10: Depart Zurich, Switzerland
Time to say "Tschuss" to Switzerland and another singles vacation. As we take the hotel shuttle to the Zurich airport and our flights home.